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Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Frugality is one thing, avarice another.
Aske much to have a little.
Aske much to have a little.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
He cannot be vertuous that is not rigorous.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
What lies concealed is unknown; there can be no desire for what
is not known.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Make hay while the sun shines.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Virtue lies half way between two opposite vices.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Fooles give to please all but their owne.
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. read more
Now would I give a thousand furlongs of sea for an acre of barren
ground--long heath, brown furze, anything. The wills above be
done, but I would fain die a dry death.
